RAMNAGAR, Sep 16: The Nature Club, Department of Zoology and IQAC of Government Degree College (GDC), Ramnagar, organised a Poster Making Competition followed by a Lecture-cum-Interactive Session to mark World Ozone Day.
The programme was held under the patronage of Principal Prof. Daljeet Singh Manhas on the theme “Global Action for a Cooler Planet”, with the objective of sensitising students about ozone layer protection, environmental conservation and the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Sonia Raj, Member, Nature Club, who highlighted the significance of ozone conservation and stressed the need to promote greater environmental awareness among students and the wider community.
The Poster Making Competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from 14 students representing different streams of the college. Through informative and thought-provoking posters, the participants showcased their creativity and understanding of the theme, highlighting the importance of protecting the ozone layer and conserving the environment.
The posters were evaluated by a panel comprising Dr. Kewal Kumar, Prof. Eisha Gohil and Dr. Sham Singh Kotwal. The entries were assessed on relevance to the theme, content, presentation and creativity. The judges appreciated the efforts of the participants and encouraged them to remain actively involved in environmental awareness initiatives.
Avinash Bhardwaj, Semester III, secured the First Prize, while Samriti Thakur, Semester III, won the Second Prize and Simran Thakur, Semester III, secured the Third Prize.
Following the competition, Mr. Naresh Majotra, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Ramnagar, conducted a Lecture-cum-Interactive Session on “Global Action for a Cooler Planet”. Interacting with students, he highlighted the importance of the ozone layer in protecting life on Earth and discussed environmental challenges associated with pollution, deforestation and unsustainable human activities.
He emphasised the need for collective efforts towards environmental protection and urged students to become responsible environmental stewards by adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices in their daily lives. He also encouraged them to participate actively in local environmental conservation and awareness activities.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Prof. Daljeet Singh Manhas appreciated the Nature Club, Department of Zoology and IQAC for organising the programme. He stressed that environmental awareness must translate into responsible action and urged students to contribute towards nature conservation and sustainable practices.
The event was attended by Dr. Pankaj Sharma, IQAC Coordinator, Dr. Puyesh Kant Sharma, Prof. Sanjay Malhotra and Nitish Sharma, besides other faculty members and students.
The proceedings were conducted by students Bhoomika Bandral and Diksha Sharma, while Dr. Sham Singh Kotwal presented the formal vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the resource person, Principal, faculty members, judges, participants and all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the programme.